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Pregnant. Diagnosed With Scoliosis, Suffering From Sciatica. Leg Gets Numb And Weak. Should I Go For C-section?

i have a question i am going on 37 weeks pregnant. i was diagnoised wit scoliosious as a child and now i am suffering from sciatica my whole right right of my body from my lower back down to my right leg gett s really numb an weak an it s hard for me to sleep and sit down do i have the right to tell me doctor that i want a schedule c-section now.
Fri, 13 Jul 2012
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As the maturity of foetus comes at 36 weeks and you are 37 weeks pregnant so you can go for it.

Before C section you must get an ultrasound done to see the exact weight of the baby.

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Pregnant. Diagnosed With Scoliosis, Suffering From Sciatica. Leg Gets Numb And Weak. Should I Go For C-section?

Hello As the maturity of foetus comes at 36 weeks and you are 37 weeks pregnant so you can go for it. Before C section you must get an ultrasound done to see the exact weight of the baby. Best wishes